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Enhancing Safety in Mining Operations through IoT
Technology Category
- Other - Battery
- Sensors - Camera / Video Systems
Applicable Industries
- Equipment & Machinery
- Mining
Use Cases
- Behavior & Emotion Tracking
- Structural Health Monitoring
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Surface mining in the North Bohemian brown coal basin presented a unique challenge due to the presence of unexploded Nazi ammunition from the second World War. The control cabin of the K10000/K74 mining machine was located dangerously close to the excavator, posing a risk of potential explosions that could endanger the operator’s life and health. The mission was to move the controls to a safer location within the mining machine and use a camera system to provide the operator with the same view as from the original cabin. This nonstandard requirement posed a significant challenge for the integrator, as it had to devise a unique custom-made solution without compromising the mining machine’s functions or possibilities.
The Customer
Not disclosed
About The Customer
The customer in this case is a mining company operating in the North Bohemian brown coal basin. The company uses large mining machines, specifically the K10000/K74, to carry out surface mining operations. However, the presence of unexploded Nazi ammunition from the second World War in the mining area posed a significant risk to the operators of the mining machines. The control cabin of the mining machine was located dangerously close to the excavator, putting the operator at risk of potential explosions. The company needed a solution that would allow the controls to be moved to a safer location within the mining machine without compromising its functions or possibilities.
The Solution
The solution was based on ENELEX’s long-term experience with Axis IP cameras. A total of 18 AXIS Q3505-VE Network Cameras were installed to deliver video to three different locations, providing a secure working environment for employees. The cameras were installed directly on the control cabin and fed five vertical monitors in the control room. The system was designed to be autonomous, automatically starting up when the machine is turned on, and each of the power nodes has a separate back-up battery to keep the system running even in emergencies. The system uses Milestone’s XProtect® video management software and was designed with the utmost autonomy, as the giant excavator operators cannot be distracted by any camera settings.
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